911 Dispatcher: Calm, Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Naylor (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Professional training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Naylor, GA seeks 911 emergency dispatchers to connect callers with police, fire, or medical responders. You may handle emergency and nonemergency calls, gather essential information, and coordinate multiple agencies according to procedures.

The role requires calm communication, accuracy, and the ability to work with radio and computer-aided dispatch systems. Training and testing vary; some agencies hire entry level, others require prior experience or

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some agencies recruit entry-level applicants or require certifications.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the service area.
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, incident details, and safety concerns.
• Assess call priority using agency procedures.
• Enter incident information into dispatch systems.
• Dispatch responders when assigned to radio operations.
• Monitor radio traffic and update personnel as circumstances change.
• Provide caller instructions within training and certification limits.
• Maintain records and protect confidential information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Naylor, GA seeks 911 emergency dispatchers to connect callers with police, fire, or medical responders. You may handle emergency and nonemergency calls, gather essential information, and coordinate multiple agencies according to procedures.

The role requires calm communication, accuracy, and the ability to work with radio and computer-aided dispatch systems. Training and testing vary; some agencies hire entry level, others require prior experience or